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The Clue

Apple flaw (6 letter answer)

The Answer

BRUISE

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Notes

The answer BRUISE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

Related Clues

Injury
Bump result
Shiner, e.g.
Slight injury
Fall result, maybe

Definition

BRUISE as a noun:

1. (bruise, contusion) = an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

BRUISE as a verb:

1. (bruise, contuse) = injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of; "I bruised my knee"
2. (hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite) = hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised me ego"
3. break up into small pieces for food preparation; "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
4. damage (plant tissue) by abrasion of pressure; "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"